Functions of e-prescribing: A "qualified" e-prescribing system must be capable of performing all of the following functions [2][3][4]:
Generating a complete active medication list incorporating electronic data received from applicable drug plan(s) if available
Selecting medications, printing prescriptions, electronically transmitting prescriptions, and conducting all safety checks using integrated decision support systems (safety checks include: automated prompts that offer information on the drug being prescribed, potential inappropriate dose or route of administration, drug-drug interactions, allergy concerns, or warnings of caution)
Providing information related to the availability of lower cost, therapeutically appropriate alternatives (if any)
Providing information on formulary or tiered formulary medications, patient eligibility, and authorization requirements received electronically from the patient's drug plan
Review patients' current medication list and medication history information within the practice.
Work with an existing medication within the practice, this can involve viewing details of a medication, remove a medication from the active medication list, change dose, etc., for a medication or renew one or more medications
Prescribe or add new medication and select the pharmacy where the prescription will be filled.
The information is then sent to the Transaction Hub, where information on the patient eligibility, formulary, and medication history/fill status is sent back to the prescriber.
Patient-specific information capabilities (e.g., current patient medication list, access to patient historical data, patient identification)
System integration capabilities (e.g., connection with various databases, connection with pharmacy and pharmacy benefit manager systems)
Medical advice, e-prescriptions telemedicine, electronic health records, international health cards.
Electronic prescribing or e-prescribing (e-Rx) is the computer-based electronic generation, transmission and filling of a medical prescription,
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Functions of e-prescribing:
A "qualified" e-prescribing system must be capable of performing all of the following functions [2][3][4]:
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